Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in Gundleton, Hampshire
Bring the chip shop to your event in Gundleton. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Work Christmas parties
- Big birthdays
- Community events and fairs
Book the van in Gundleton
Gundleton: your questions answered
How far is Gundleton from London?
About 52 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Gundleton too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Gundleton?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Cod or haddock?
Both are on our menu; tell us which you’d like for your event.
Fish and chip van hire in Gundleton, fried fresh
There is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. Typical bookings include company team days and visits to care homes and day centres, serving gravy, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
Somewhere as small as Gundleton, a field, yard or drive is frequently the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and firm ground matters more than anything. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Gundleton
- Gravy
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
About the food
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, nobody misses the event. Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Something for guests to gather round
- Classic food your guests already know
See how we price or the cost guide.
Also near Gundleton
What else we do in Gundleton
Planning a chip van in Gundleton
Gundleton is about 7 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Bookings in Gundleton come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Gundleton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Gundleton to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Perins School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of All Saints, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
Events anywhere in SO24 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From Goscombs Lane and Bighton Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For events just outside Gundleton, we cover Bishop's Sutton (1 mile south-west), New Alresford (2 miles west), Bramdean (3 miles south), Hinton Ampner (4 miles south) and Cheriton (4 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (12 miles north), Winchester (9 miles west), Eastleigh (13 miles south-west), Horndean (14 miles south), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (2.9 miles north). The countryside around Gundleton includes Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
- Local pubs include Three Horseshoes Public House (0.7 miles north-west)
Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event. Light matters for evening service: around Gundleton, it stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Gundleton
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Gundleton and Hampshire:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Work Christmas parties
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Staff lunches and team days
Within reach of Gundleton are historic houses such as Hinton Ampner House (4 miles south) and Bentworth Hall (4.5 miles north-east). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether travel is included
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch